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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.76, 20,044.44 and 8,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.76, 20,044.44 and 8,237.04 is: 11,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.76 : 20,044.44 = 8,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.76/20,044.44 = 8,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.76x = 20,044.44 × 8,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.76x = 165,106,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,106,854.06/14,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.49

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